Advances in Agronomy

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects covered are rich, varied, and exemplary of the abundant subject matter addressed by this long-running serial.

Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviewsFeatures distinguished, well recognized authors from around the worldBuilds upon this venerable and iconic review seriesCovers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in crop and soil sciences

• Series page
• Contributors
• Preface
• Chapter One: A Career Perspective on Soil Management in the Cerrado Region of Brazil
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The Environment of the Cerrados
  • 3. Pioneer Soil Fertility Works
  • 4. A Survey of the “Unfertility” Status
  • 5. Limiting Aspects Concerning Water Stress
  • 6. Mineralogical Properties, Phosphorus Fixation, and Electrical Charges
  • 7. Soil Fertility Management
  • 8. Other Actions
  • 9. The Cerrado Production Potential in the 1990s and Today's Production
  • 10. New Sustainable Technologies
  • 11. Final Remarks
• Chapter Two: The definition of soil since the early 1800s
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. A Brief History of Soil Science-The Context
  • 3. Soil Descriptions and Definitions in the 1800s
  • 4. Definitions in Soil Survey and Classification
  • 5. The Expanding View
  • 6. Soil Definitions in Dictionaries and Glossaries
  • 7. Discussion
  • 8. Some Concluding Remarks
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Three: Climate Change and Agriculture: Adaptation Strategies and Mitigation Opportunities for Food Security in South Asia and Latin America
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Climate Change Scenario in South Asia and Latin America
  • 3. Emission of Greenhouse Gases From Agriculture
  • 4. Water Resources: Current and Future Scenario
  • 5. Impact of Climate Change on Crop Production and Food Security in South Asia and Latin America
  • 6. Adaptation Strategies and Mitigation of Changing Climate in Agriculture
  • 7. Mitigation Strategies/Options
  • 8. Modeling Impact of Climate Change on Crop Production
  • 9. The Way Forward
  • 10. Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Four: Plant Bioregulators for Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating Redox Signaling as a Possible Unifying Mechanism
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Classes of PBRs
  • 3. Unified Mechanism for PBR Mediated Action on Plants
  • 4. Knowledge Gaps Carrying Forward Scientific Leads From Lab to Farmer's Field
  • 5. Quality Control and Ecological Concerns
  • 6. Conclusion and Future Directions
• Chapter Five: Iron Redox Cycling Coupled to Transformation and Immobilization of Heavy Metals: Implications for Paddy Rice Safety in the Red Soil of South China
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Characteristic of Paddy Soil
  • 3. Iron Oxide Minerals and Iron Redox Cycling
  • 4. Correlations Between Iron Cycling and the Fate of Heavy Metals
  • 5. Microbial and Geochemical Mechanisms for Iron Redox Cycling Coupled to the Fate of Heavy Metals
  • 6. Important Processes Affecting the Iron Redox Cycling Coupled to the Fate of Heavy Metals
  • 7. Future Research Needs
  • Acknowledgment
• Chapter Six: Organic Farming, Soil Health, and Food Quality: Considering Possible Links
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Organic Farming and Management Effects on Soil Quality/Health
  • 3. Links Between Soil Health and Plant Health
  • 4. Potential Mechanisms Linking Soil Health, Plant Health, and Food-Crop Quality
  • 5. Food-Crop Quality and Human Health
  • 6. Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Research
  • Acknowledgments
• Index